if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
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I don't have lots of experience in dynamic analysis. if I use cm for length in dynamic analysis, what should I use for mass? Youngs modulus is kgf/(cm^2)?
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RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
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RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
density of steel is roughly 7.85(-3) kg/cm3 so in SI it is
7.85x(100 cm/1m)^3=7.85(+3) Kg/m3
whereas in the conv english units
steel density is 0.283 lbf/in3 but in
mass units it is 0.733(-5) lbm/in3 more or less
so it would appear that the originator of your model is using mixed units
RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
What is the exact number?
the density of low-carbon steel is:
7.87E-6 kg/cm^3
~ 10E-5 kg/cm^3
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RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?
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RE: if I use cm for length, what should I use for density?